Has anyone else seen that video from the convienance store in Maryland ?

This big Black guy wearing some kind of bright yellow construction gear comes into the store and has his ticket validated. He is visably overwhelmed when he's told that he has the correct numbers, and then leaves the store.

ExPatriatePen wrote:Has anyone else seen that video from the convienance store in Maryland ?

This big Black guy wearing some kind of bright yellow construction gear comes into the store and has his ticket validated. He is visably overwhelmed when he's told that he has the correct numbers, and then leaves the store.

Hoax?

Considering we know the other primary winner was from AZ, I'd say hoax. But, he may have hit for the $1,000,000 or just another fake ticket scam.

ExPatriatePen wrote:Has anyone else seen that video from the convienance store in Maryland ?

This big Black guy wearing some kind of bright yellow construction gear comes into the store and has his ticket validated. He is visably overwhelmed when he's told that he has the correct numbers, and then leaves the store.

Hoax?

Does anyone else think this is an inappropriate use of security cameras, especially releasing it to the media? There was no crime committed. Maybe this person wants to make proper arrangements, hire lawyers, etc. before claiming the prize. I would be ticked off if someone was broadcasting my picture on TV. I get it that customers give up some privacy in a public place with security cameras, but this attempt to "chase down" the winner does not seem right.

ExPatriatePen wrote:Has anyone else seen that video from the convienance store in Maryland ?

This big Black guy wearing some kind of bright yellow construction gear comes into the store and has his ticket validated. He is visably overwhelmed when he's told that he has the correct numbers, and then leaves the store.

Hoax?

Does anyone else think this is an inappropriate use of security cameras, especially releasing it to the media? There was no crime committed. Maybe this person wants to make proper arrangements, hire lawyers, etc. before claiming the prize. I would be ticked off if someone was broadcasting my picture on TV. I get it that customers give up some privacy in a public place with security cameras, but this attempt to "chase down" the winner does not seem right.

Agreed. I was thinking that as the TV news program I was watching aired the footage.

ExPatriatePen wrote:Has anyone else seen that video from the convienance store in Maryland ?

This big Black guy wearing some kind of bright yellow construction gear comes into the store and has his ticket validated. He is visably overwhelmed when he's told that he has the correct numbers, and then leaves the store.

Hoax?

Considering we know the other primary winner was from AZ, I'd say hoax. But, he may have hit for the $1,000,000 or just another fake ticket scam.

I thought all of the million dollar winners were located and none were in MD.(edit: nevermind. Forgot there was a drawing tonight. Shows you how much I play powerball)

ExPatriatePen wrote:Has anyone else seen that video from the convienance store in Maryland ?

This big Black guy wearing some kind of bright yellow construction gear comes into the store and has his ticket validated. He is visably overwhelmed when he's told that he has the correct numbers, and then leaves the store.

Hoax?

Considering we know the other primary winner was from AZ, I'd say hoax. But, he may have hit for the $1,000,000 or just another fake ticket scam.

I thought all of the million dollar winners were located and none were in MD.(edit: nevermind. Forgot there was a drawing tonight. Shows you how much I play powerball)

Hope that dude enjoys his $100.....or $4

I buy lottery tickets when I'm out of state. Dude could have been visiting relatives. The weird thing with Powerball is hat you have to cash he ticket in where you bought it (same state)

ExPatriatePen wrote:Has anyone else seen that video from the convienance store in Maryland ?

This big Black guy wearing some kind of bright yellow construction gear comes into the store and has his ticket validated. He is visably overwhelmed when he's told that he has the correct numbers, and then leaves the store.

Hoax?

Does anyone else think this is an inappropriate use of security cameras, especially releasing it to the media? There was no crime committed. Maybe this person wants to make proper arrangements, hire lawyers, etc. before claiming the prize. I would be ticked off if someone was broadcasting my picture on TV. I get it that customers give up some privacy in a public place with security cameras, but this attempt to "chase down" the winner does not seem right.

Agreed. I was thinking that as the TV news program I was watching aired the footage.

legally they could not air it without his permission so i assume they vetted it through with the winner before airing. atleast i hope.

ExPatriatePen wrote:Has anyone else seen that video from the convienance store in Maryland ?

This big Black guy wearing some kind of bright yellow construction gear comes into the store and has his ticket validated. He is visably overwhelmed when he's told that he has the correct numbers, and then leaves the store.

Hoax?

Does anyone else think this is an inappropriate use of security cameras, especially releasing it to the media? There was no crime committed. Maybe this person wants to make proper arrangements, hire lawyers, etc. before claiming the prize. I would be ticked off if someone was broadcasting my picture on TV. I get it that customers give up some privacy in a public place with security cameras, but this attempt to "chase down" the winner does not seem right.

Agreed. I was thinking that as the TV news program I was watching aired the footage.

legally they could not air it without his permission so i assume they vetted it through with the winner before airing. atleast i hope.

The attorneys on here can correct me, but I don't believe thats true.

In addition, even if it is true, it would only be true if the individual were recognizable, and in this case he wasn't. You never got a full look at his face.

(remember Tim Taylors TV show? The neighbor "Wilson" was not required to be paid at the same SAG rate as the other 'stars' because he was never shown in "full face")

Tifosi should be able to shed some light on this, if I'm not mistaken he's got a distant connection to the SAG.